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Here's a short interview about attempts to stop the DataFarms pulling the next generation into social media addiction while they're still kids. Echoes of the strategies the tobacco industry used to generate future customers for cigarettes.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018868217/meta-s-planned-changes-for-kids-safety-will-they-work

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Meta's planned changes for kids' safety - will they work?

Tech giant Meta says its planned changes to Instagram and Facebook will help keep its youngest users safer online, but the company hasn't ruled out pushing forward with a kids-only Instagram.
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Strypey
Strypey  
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This got me thinking about what the fediverse offers for younger users. At the moment, I would say not much. I'd be very interested to hear from parents who currently have young children or grandchildren interested in technology. If you could wave a digital wand and create the ideal online social experience for your kids, what would it look like and how would it work to protect their wellbeing and teach them good digital habits?
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